Job summary

Farnham Pharmaceutical Repackaging Unit

(Located in North Lane, Aldershot close to A331)

The Pharmacy Repackaging Unit based in Aldershot , close to the A331, currently supplies Frimley Park and many other hospitals with pre-packs and emergency kits.

You will join our very busy team supplying hospital pharmacies, accident and emergency units and out-patient clinics with patient ready packs.

No previous experience is necessary, full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake a range of production duties under the management of the above, in a manner which ensures a quality service to customers.
• To be responsible for receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals ensuring good stock control within the unit.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,618 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-SL0631

Job locations

Farnham Pharmaceutical Repack Unit

Manawey Business Park, 14 Holder Road

Aldershot

GU12 4RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRODUCTION:

To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the Chief Technician/Production Manager.To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and ward packs for all customers of the unit, using appropriate packaging equipment.To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) as demonstrated during training in order to uphold Medicines and HealthcareRegulatory Agency (MHRA) assembly licence.To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for allcustomers of the unit.To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.

For full details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities PRODUCTION: To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the Chief Technician/Production Manager.To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and ward packs for all customers of the unit, using appropriate packaging equipment.To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) as demonstrated during training in order to uphold Medicines and HealthcareRegulatory Agency (MHRA) assembly licence.To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for allcustomers of the unit.To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes. For full details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE or equiv

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Competencies

Essential

• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Stock control experience

Experience

Essential

• To be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Understanding 'stock control'. To be able to follow laid down procedures.

Desirable

• Ability to complete detailed documentation. Computer stock control and stock rotation. Receipt and issue of goods.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential English and Maths GCSE or equiv Desirable Knowledge of pharmaceuticals Competencies Essential Attention to detail Desirable Stock control experience Experience Essential To be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Understanding 'stock control'. To be able to follow laid down procedures. Desirable Ability to complete detailed documentation. Computer stock control and stock rotation. Receipt and issue of goods.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Pharmaceutical Repack Unit

Manawey Business Park, 14 Holder Road

Aldershot

GU12 4RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Pharmaceutical Repack Unit

Manawey Business Park, 14 Holder Road

Aldershot

GU12 4RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)